Shure A98KCS User Manual

Model A98KCS User Guide

Horn Mount for SM98 or WM98 Microphone

GENERAL

The Model A98KCS Horn Mount is a versatile device that securely
attaches Shure SM98 or WM98 microphones to a horn, wind, or
reed instrument in the exact position desired while protecting the
instrument and its finish. The cushioned grip is manually tightened
and securely clamps the rim of the horn. Non-marking neoprene
rubber on the grip prevents marring the bell or its rim.

A short gooseneck (165 mm [6-1/2 in.]) attached to the clamp ter­minates in a shock-mount adapter for the SM98 or WM98 micro­phone. The gooseneck length can be adjusted to facilitate locating
the microphone in precisely the desired position in the bell of a
horn. A side screw locks the gooseneck in the chosen position.

MOUNTING

1. Attach the cushioned grip to the desired location on the bell of
the instrument and tighten the knurled top thumbscrew to hold
the clamp in place. See Figure 1.

KNURLED

TOP SCREW

3. Insert the SM98 or WM98 microphone in the shock mount
holder by slipping the cable through the slot and sliding the
connector back through the opening until the protruding black
cable lock button is in the open slot and the back of the micro­phone itself stops flush with the front of the holder. Only the sil­ver metal segment of the connector is held by the holder. See
Figure 3

.

INSERT SM98 IN HOLDER

FIGURE 3

4. Slip the cable through the slot in the cable guide (see Figure 4)
and route the cable away from the horn to prevent transmission
of noise and vibration through the cable

.

ATTACH CLAMP TO HORN

FIGURE 1

2. Loosen the knurled side screw on the A98KCS and adjust the
length of the gooseneck intheclamp. Tightenthescrew.
SeeFigure 2.

SIDE SCREW

USE SIDE SCREW TO ADJUST LENGTH OF GOOSENECK

FIGURE 2

NOTE: A supplied optional 1/16-inch setscrew and hex wrench can

be used to replace the side screw when repeated adjustments of
the gooseneck length are not required.

RETAIN CABLE IN GUIDE

FIGURE 4

5. Select the desired location of the microphone by bending the
gooseneck as required. If necessary re-adjust the gooseneck
length as described in step 2.

6. To prevent wind noise, use the windscreen supplied with the
microphone.

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